Hi, I have placed my R6400V2 next to the ISP supplied modem/router, which wont cover more than 5 metres (poor tech choice by isp). They seem to work ok together (bandwidth/frequency wise). Wondering if the Netgear ac2200 (rbk30) would work with the R6400V2 Looking forward to further advises Lethal

Lethal57 wrote: Hi, I have placed my R6400V2 next to the ISP supplied modem/router, which wont cover more than 5 metres (poor tech choice by isp). They seem to work ok together (bandwidth/frequency wise). Wondering if the Netgear ac2200 (rbk30) would work with the R6400V2 Looking forward to further advises Lethal So what you're trying to do is this? ISP modem-->R6400v2-->RBK30 What I'd try to do is go: ISP modem/router--->RBK30 See how that works. the RBK30 should cover around 3500 square ft if setup properly. How much area are you trying to cover? If it doesn't cover enough, you can add the r6400v2 back in. In my opinion, simpler is better as it reduces conflict or chances of failure. If you get the Orbi set, I'd shut off the wireless on the isp supplied device unless you really need it.

You stated about applying a bit more effort before buying a rbk30....how would you do this...I have already moved and reconfigured many associated items (like a power line adapter, foxtel service)...and as mentioned I currently need the sagemcom ( 'gateway 3864 v3 AC ) for VOIP. If the sagemcom is this thing: Sagemcom Gateway F@ST 3864 - Optus it looks like a modem/router, with all those LAN ports on the back. If you put that together with the R6400V2 that is a recipe for trouble This could explain why you have problems with your wifi. You have two routers trying to manage your wifi connections. You say "current coverage is not quite there". Unfortunately, this does not tell us much. Are there areas with no wifi? Does the connection keep dying? Given that you want to use the Sagemcom as a "gateway", then you might find it easiest to turn off the wifi on the Sagemcom and then to put the R6400V2 into AP mode. That would leave the Sagemcom managing the network connections but not confusing wifi clients. It seems that you cannot put the Sagemcom in to modem only mode. Bridging a SageMCom F@st 3864 Modem-Router on NBN - Yes Crowd This is another reason for thinking that AP mode is the best option. If this still does not solve your wifi problems, then an Orbi system would work, but there too you will have to put it into AP mode. There would also be little point in using the R6400V2 alongside an Orbi system.

Lethal57 wrote: Hi, I have placed my R6400V2 next to the ISP supplied modem/router, which wont cover more than 5 metres (poor tech choice by isp). If you have the R6400V2 sitting next to a modem/router that also delivers wifi, then you shouldn't need the wifi from the modem.router. Best turn it off. If the R6400V2 doesn't cover five metres, then something is wrong. You should not need anything else to go that far. If you don't own the RBK30 already, before spending money on more equipment, I'd put a bit of effort into setting up what I already own. It might help if you told people what the modem is in front of this router. The model number could be useful. Is it, by any chance, also a router, with a set of LAN ports on the back? That it the ISP's box supplies wifi suggests that it is a modem/router. Two routers on your network can cause headaches. This might screw up your existing wifi sources.

michaelkenward wrote: Lethal57 wrote: Hi, I have placed my R6400V2 next to the ISP supplied modem/router, which wont cover more than 5 metres (poor tech choice by isp). If you have the R6400V2 sitting next to a modem/router that also delivers wifi, then you shouldn't need the wifi from the modem.router. Best turn it off. If the R6400V2 doesn't cover five metres, then something is wrong. I think the OP is stating that the ISP's equipment won't cover more than 5 meters, not the R6400v2. I could be wrong though.

plemans wrote: I think the OP is stating that the ISP's equipment won't cover more than 5 meters, not the R6400v2. I could be wrong though. Who knows? But plugging the R6400v2 into a modem/router means that they probably have two wifi sources sitting next to each other. Not a good idea.

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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 07, 2019
Lethal57 wrote:

Hi, I have placed my R6400V2 next to the ISP supplied modem/router, which wont cover more than 5 metres (poor tech choice by isp).

They seem to work ok together (bandwidth/frequency wise).

Wondering if the Netgear ac2200 (rbk30) would work with the R6400V2

Looking forward to further advises

Lethal

So what you're trying to do is this?

ISP modem-->R6400v2-->RBK30

What I'd try to do is go:

ISP modem/router--->RBK30

See how that works. the RBK30 should cover around 3500 square ft if setup properly. How much area are you trying to cover? If it doesn't cover enough, you can add the r6400v2 back in. In my opinion, simpler is better as it reduces conflict or chances of failure.

If you get the Orbi set, I'd shut off the wireless on the isp supplied device unless you really need it.
michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 07, 2019
Lethal57 wrote:

Hi, I have placed my R6400V2 next to the ISP supplied modem/router, which wont cover more than 5 metres (poor tech choice by isp).

If you have the R6400V2 sitting next to a modem/router that also delivers wifi, then you shouldn't need the wifi from the modem.router. Best turn it off.

If the R6400V2 doesn't cover five metres, then something is wrong.

You should not need anything else to go that far.

If you don't own the RBK30 already, before spending money on more equipment, I'd put a bit of effort into setting up what I already own.

It might help if you told people what the modem is in front of this router. The model number could be useful. Is it, by any chance, also a router, with a set of LAN ports on the back?

That it the ISP's box supplies wifi suggests that it is a modem/router. Two routers on your network can cause headaches. This might screw up your existing wifi sources.
- plemans
  Guru - Experienced User
  Apr 07, 2019
  michaelkenward wrote:
  
  Lethal57 wrote:
  
  Hi, I have placed my R6400V2 next to the ISP supplied modem/router, which wont cover more than 5 metres (poor tech choice by isp).
  
  If you have the R6400V2 sitting next to a modem/router that also delivers wifi, then you shouldn't need the wifi from the modem.router. Best turn it off.
  
  If the R6400V2 doesn't cover five metres, then something is wrong.
  
  I think the OP is stating that the ISP's equipment won't cover more than 5 meters, not the R6400v2. I could be wrong though.
  - michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 07, 2019
    plemans wrote:
    
    I think the OP is stating that the ISP's equipment won't cover more than 5 meters, not the R6400v2. I could be wrong though.
    
    Who knows?
    
    But plugging the R6400v2 into a modem/router means that they probably have two wifi sources sitting next to each other. Not a good idea.
- Lethal57
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  Apr 08, 2019
  Hi
  
  michaelkenward
  
  Thanks muchly for your contribution/response. Indeed thank you all for your responses!
  
  Just how would you "If you don't own the RBK30 already, before spending money on more equipment, I'd put a bit of effort into setting up what I already own.'???
  
  The ISP Modem is a Sagemcom AC WiFi modem. If this helps...
  
  I have had issues with it previously whilst a cable customer of the same isp, their NBN model is worse!
  
  Secondly, the r6400v2 does not unfortuntely support VOIP...hence the need for the isp modem (which does).
  
  Looking forward to your response
  - michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 08, 2019
    Lethal57 wrote:
    
    Just how would you "If you don't own the RBK30 already, before spending money on more equipment, I'd put a bit of effort into setting up what I already own.'???
    
    I don't understand. What's the question?
    
    Like I said if you don't own the RBK30, spend some time setting up the R6400V2.
    
    The ISP Modem is a Sagemcom AC WiFi modem. If this helps...
    
    That is not much help. Sagemcom is a brand name. What is the model?
    
    If it does wifi, then it is probably also a router. Two routers on your network can cause headaches. For example, you can end up with local address problems. Among other things, the other router can misdirect addresses that the Netgear router usually handles, such as routerlogin.net or the usual IP address for a router, 192.168.1.1.
    
    Iy may be possible to put the modem/router into modem only (bridge) mode and then to use the R6400V2 as the router. But sometimes it is just easier to put the R6400V2 into AP mode. But that has its own drawbacks:
    
    Disabled Features on the Router when set to AP Mode | Answer | NETGEAR Support
    
    Unfortunately, it still isn't clear to me what your problem is and what you are trying to do.
FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 07, 2019
Might be helpful as well:

https://www.netgear.com/orbi/default.aspx
https://www.netgear.com/orbi/wifi-systems.aspx

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